Sudan Flag Crochet

 Hi friends, assalamu alaikkum. In the recent days, I kept hearing about the issues going on in Sudan. 

So felt to make a flag, which is the only thing I can do for the time being.

The flag of Sudan is a symbol of national identity, unity, and the country’s historical journey. It was officially adopted on May 20, 1970, following the coup led by President Jaafar Nimeiry. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with a green triangle at the hoist side. Its design follows the Pan-Arab colors, which represent the shared heritage and unity among Arab nations.

Each color in the Sudanese flag carries deep meaning. The red stripe symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices made for freedom and independence, particularly during the long fight against colonial rule. The white stands for peace, optimism, and purity, reflecting the Sudanese people’s aspiration for harmony after years of conflict. The black stripe represents both the people of Sudan and the country’s name itself, as “Sudan” translates to “land of the black people” in Arabic. The green triangle signifies Islam, which is the dominant religion in Sudan, as well as prosperity and the nation’s agricultural wealth.

The current flag replaced the older blue-yellow-green tricolor, which represented the Nile River, the desert, and agriculture, respectively. However, the present flag was chosen to better align Sudan with other Arab nations that adopted Pan-Arab colors after gaining independence. Today, the Sudanese flag stands as a proud emblem of resilience, faith, and national pride, embodying the nation’s hope for unity, peace, and progress despite its turbulent political history.

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Crochet Terminology:

sl st - slip stitch 

sc- single crochet 

dc- double crochet 

tr- treble crochet 

hdc- half double crochet

ch- chain

 

Things needed:

1. Yarns

2. Darning Needle 

3. Scissors

 

Hook : 

3mm 

Written Pattern:

Step 1 : Slipknot, followed by ch 13.(Black)

Step 2 : R1-3: 1 Sc on each till end of row.

Step 3 : R4-6 : 1 Sc on each till end of row. (White)

Step 4 : R7-9 : 1 Sc on each till end of row. (Red)

Step 5 : ch 1, cut off & sew ends.

Step 6 : With green, slipknot, followed by ch 9.

Step 7 : R1: 1 Sc on each till end of row.

Step 8 : R2-6 : do Sc2tog on the 1st 2 sts & last 2 sts, 1 Sc on the middle ones.

Step 9 : ch 1, cut off , sew ends & glue it.

Step 10 : Sudan flag is ready!!!!!

Hope it was easy to understand and crochet. Please share your valuable comments which would help me a lot.

Thank you!!